Dr. Raphael Kellman, MD, Founder of the Kellman Center for Integrative & Functional Medicine, is a pioneer in functional medicine; using a holistic and visionary approach to healing. As a doctor trained in internal medicine at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York, Dr. Kellman uses the latest drugs and technology to treat specific diseases, but his approach to medicine is patient-centered and holistic. Drawing on the latest research, Dr. Kellman addresses a patient’s biochemistry, metabolism, hormones, genetics, environment, emotions, and life circumstances to help them achieve optimal health. Dr. Kellman is a sought after expert who regularly speaks about treatments for thyroid, autism, auto-immune diseases, and more. He has been featured in countless publications including, Prevention, Marie Claire, W Magazine, Alternative Medicine, Women’s Health. Dr. Kellman is also the author of three best-selling books including, The Microbiome Diet, Gut Reactions, and Matrix Healing, and the soon to be released. His work has been praised by notable industry professionals such as Deepak Chopra, MD; Christine Northrup, MD; and Joseph Mercola, MD.

The trillions of bacteria in your gut, known as your microbiome, play a critical role in maintaining health and warding off disease.

If your gut ecology is optimal, your overall health and wellness will follow, including weight loss.

You need to feed your bacteria in order to be healthy and proliferate. Foods with certain fibers are helpful in balancing your gut, such as jicama, artichokes, leeks, radishes, beans and some grains. Fermented foods also play an important role.

It's equally essential to avoid sugar and processed foods.

Listen in as Dr. Raphael Kellman joins host Lisa Davis to explain how the microbiome relates to weight loss.